With commercial airspace largely closed down and excellent weather it is an ideal opportunity for training and survey aircraft to operate.
Commercial airspace isn’t closed.
It’s not being used much, but it is definitely open.
With commercial airspace largely closed down and excellent weather it is an ideal opportunity for training and survey aircraft to operate.
I suspect that because it is not necessary. There are very few flights anyway because other countries have suspended flights, and the airlines have cut flights as people are not travelling. Those few flights that are still running are mainly to repatriate people.
I expect that the govt will extend the MOTs of essential workers, in which case it would be simplest just to extend them all. However, if they don't, those people whose MOTs expire during the lock-down period are simply going to have to do exactly the same as everyone else (such as myself) who doesn't have a car. I am afraid that I am getting rather fed up of all this self-centred "I am a special case" whinging and rule-bending. You are not a special case, get over it.Have you tried booking a slot if you don't already have one? I've been scouring those in my area for nearly a week without success. My nearest supermarkets are 2.5 and 3.5 miles away, and my wife and I don't drive. So it's either public transport once a week for large shops, or multiple walks with smaller shops. As bad as this situation is, I do not intend to starve myself, sorry.
Regardless of airspace conditions, are they essential tasks that must be carried out now to move essential workers ?
Commercial airspace isn’t closed.
It’s not being used much, but it is definitely open.
I expect that the govt will extend the MOTs of essential workers, in which case it would be simplest just to extend them all. However, if they don't, those people whose MOTs expire during the lock-down period are simply going to have to do exactly the same as everyone else (such as myself) who doesn't have a car. I am afraid that I am getting rather fed up of all this self-centred "I am a special case" whinging and rule-bending. You are not a special case, get over it.
You should only leave the house for one of four reasons:
- shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible.
- one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household.
- any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person.
- travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home.
You don't need money in the bank, you can pay by credit card.
This is such a dangerous idea, we are not yet being locked in our homes so why would we need to be individually tracked. Be very careful what we wish for, once given that power can not easily be taken back....
Are they still operating to keep slots? The rules there direly need changing.
Have you tried booking a slot if you don't already have one? I've been scouring those in my area for nearly a week without success. My nearest supermarkets are 2.5 and 3.5 miles away, and my wife and I don't drive. So it's either public transport once a week for large shops, or multiple walks with smaller shops. As bad as this situation is, I do not intend to starve myself, sorry.
I expect that the govt will extend the MOTs of essential workers, in which case it would be simplest just to extend them all. However, if they don't, those people whose MOTs expire during the lock-down period are simply going to have to do exactly the same as everyone else (such as myself) who doesn't have a car. I am afraid that I am getting rather fed up of all this self-centred "I am a special case" whinging and rule-bending. You are not a special case, get over it.
There are still lots of flights arriving and departing. I can't believe they are all repatriate flights. All these flights have people compacted together either in the airport or on the plane then dispersed when they arrive.
The rules have changed.Are they still operating to keep slots? The rules there direly need changing.
You do not need to do anything to extend your vehicle’s MOT expiry date if it’s on or after 30 March 2020. However, you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.
Your vehicle will be automatically given a 6-month MOT exemption. This will extend your current MOT expiry date by 6 months.
Cargo flights are also still operating. NATS app is currently showing no flights on finals to Heathrow and just three aircraft preparing to depart.
Do you have a Morrisons nearby and is their "food box" service viable for you for basics?
https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/boxes
Only them doing it so far but I'd be surprised if others didn't follow. There's an argument (if you offer allergy versions) that they should replace their entire delivery offer with it using the vans as well rather than just DPD.
Commercial airspace isn’t closed.
It’s not being used much, but it is definitely open.
A lot of UK flights are fleets being moved to storage. Bournemouth, Doncaster, Prestwick, Cardiff are all being used by BA, Virgin, Ryanair.
Virgin are down to just 6 aircraft in service.
Cargo flights are also still operating. NATS app is currently showing no flights on finals to Heathrow and just three aircraft preparing to depart.
The EU already suspended that rule.
Don't forget most passenger airlines carry a lot of freight.
I completely agree with this. For those working, fiddle with the tax system so they claw most of it back. Most, not all, as those who can work remotely (like me) need to keep the economy running and paying taxes, so we don't want to incentivise such people not to work.
Fortunately, the MOT rules have been relaxed. However, plenty of people get by without a car. You would not be a special case just because you might temporarily be without one. Your life would just be a tad less easy than it once used to be. At least you can walk to not just one, but two, local shops - there are many, many people who don't even have one within reasonable walking distance. Everyone's life is going to be less easy than it was, some considerably more than others. We all need to get used to it, and get on with the new situation we all find ourselves in.The only other option I have is to shop locally. The owners of the two shops in the village have cut opening hours and have introduced free home deliveries, which is commendable, but the prices are high compared to the larger supermarkets. £1.50 for a 4-pinter of milk compared to around £1 in Aldi. Bread is upwards of £1.50 compared to 79p for the equivalent product in Aldi. I'm currently on a low income and it's not sustainable for me to continue to pay the inflated local prices for everything for a long period of time. Besides, due to the size of the shops, the range and quantity of fruit and veg available is very limited.
So was I, also around the same time I heard a Scottish government health spokesman (Jason Leitch?) very forceful, very precise. I think the accent helps. In contrast we have those that think saying 'Let me make it clear' (or similar) magically clarifies matters. It would be better if the Prime Minister agreed a form of words beforehand and read from the script, but that is not his style.I was quite impressed by Sturgeon's speech yesterday, where she outlined exactly what the Scottish position is. Basically, if your work is not in support of medical services or food supply, then it is not essential. So transport workers are considered essential, if they transport medical staff or food supplies. If you can work entirely on your own without coming into contact with anybody else during the course of your work, e.g. you work at home, or as a gardener, then you can also carry on working. I only wish BoJo would be as explicit. Currently there is too much scope for people to consider their work as essential, the Sports Direct case being perhaps the most ludicrous.
Incidentally, one group of workers who I don't think are classed as essential but maybe ought to be (but how they work without coming into contact, I don't know) is bin men, the last thing we need is rotten rubbish on the street attracting vermin.
So was I, also around the same time I heard a Scottish government health spokesman (Jason Leitch?) very forceful, very precise. I think the accent helps. In contrast we have those that think saying 'Let me make it clear' (or similar) magically clarifies matters. It would be better if the Prime Minister agreed a form of words beforehand and read from the script, but that is not his style.
Incidentally, one group of workers who I don't think are classed as essential but maybe ought to be (but how they work without coming into contact, I don't know) is bin men, the last thing we need is rotten rubbish on the street attracting vermin.
While I agree with you, the number of emergency jobs needing filling is very small compared to the huge numbers of people currently being laid off. A very large number of self-employed people are suddenly finding themselves with no income whatsoever, but still needing to feed their families.Those who can work without infecting others really need to be incentivized to do so rather than viewing the current situation as a holiday. As many people as possible need to be kept working for the good of the economy, or what’s left of it...
I had booked a bulk waste collection for next Wednesday. They contacted me to say it would have to be today, as they are stopping the service from next week. I presume so the staff can be reallocated to cover the normal rounds, as others go sick.Bradford Council binmen are as I type busy collecting the rubbish to schedule. I imagine this is the same elsewhere?
That's not what I meant, and I think you know it. I'm not particularly bothered about the range - I'm not talking about not being able to buy squash, sweet potatoes and other such "exotic" veg. Carrots, tatties etc. are fine for me. When I mentioned quantity I was referring to the amount that the smaller stores can physically hold, not the amount I can purchase in one go.I wish you could hear yourself - you won't be able to buy the range and quantity that you used to. I am so so sorry - NOT.
It's actually a fairly small problem if people think (yes, I know). Wash ALL packaging, even if it would normally go in the "normal" bin, and squash it down, and you can keep it as long as you need to because it's clean. That leaves only food waste, which you really need to be minimising, which you could store in e.g. a sealed bucket, or make a compost heap if you have a garden.
... and what do you suggest to do with nappies? I am afraid that families will not switch to washable/reusable ones overnight - besides, many reusable nappies actually have an insert.
Bradford Council binmen are as I type busy collecting the rubbish to schedule. I imagine this is the same elsewhere?